These look alot better than their earlier stuff. Be nice to see their dump box and wrecker deck.
James, looking at your other work I’m sure you’ll do a great job.
I read a FSM review dated Jan 2019 of the AFV Club M54A2C, the dropside version. Pretty good review given, just thought I’d mention the dropside thing for modeller’s benifit.
I also read about a European resin outfit that has *just released am M123 tractor and an M819 tractor/wrecker.
I dont think either of these went to sandy places in ODS but they’re right up my alley interest-wise.
*Does anyone know the name of this co? I didnt get the date of the article.
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Anyone know a release date…
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Nothing yet on the M800. I messaged RM about that fuel tanker trailer and he said “ Probably this year” which is encouraging. I may leave the civilian tanker alone and buy one of the RM ones.
Thread drift but I just saw this on their site; I cant load the image, says its insecure. Anyway, theyre offering a v nice 3D printed grille for AFV’s M54.
Check their site, its on there.
Thanks for showing that. Dumb question but is there something wrong with the AFV griiles? I haven’t checked the kit grille yet, but the general feeel of things is good.
From what I can tell, no. I guess it is just another option.
Another stage; as you’ll know it could become an M800 at this point.
On we go with the hood and grille tomorrow.
Will be getting a better camera soon….
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Looking good so far.
Thanks Gino. On the wheels for this truck; I’m using DEF Model wheels but, the masks only fit the concave side of each rim. Any ideas on how to mask the fronts especially the front wheels?
I use a circle template to paint wheels, not the provided masks. You can find them in office supply and art stores. First I paint the whole wheel/tire black, then I find the circle that is closest to the rim and spray the rim color through it. You might have to clean up a little with a brush, but it is pretty easy and works great.
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Got it Gino. I’m soaking the painted rims in Dettol overnight, then a fresh start on them tomorrow.
Thanks.
Looks pretty nice.
Hum, still not very convinced of the hood/bonnet shapes…
Hood, grille, battery box. All looking nice. But still, go for it James!
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And now that 3d conversions are happening for the AFV M54 to M800 series trucks…Maybe AFV club will make the M800 series trucks…
